Asian markets opened positively, with the Nikkei up 0.42%, ASX 0.40%, and KOSPI 1.0%, amid optimism surrounding Trump’s policies on AI investments and interest rates. The upcoming Bank of Japan meeting is pivotal, with expectations of a 25 basis point rate hike, which could influence the Nikkei's performance at the critical 40,220 resistance level. A hawkish tone may lead to a breakout, while a dovish stance could stabilize market volatility.